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Watch: New York Times Tech Writer Sarah Jeong Describes Covering the Trial of an Outrageous Dark Web Drug Bust

Sarah Jeong, a Portland-based tech writer for the New York Times, says she received her first death threat over a piece on bitcoin.

Portland-Based New York Times Tech Writer Sarah Jeong Warns of “Double Edged Sword” of New Tech

At a talk at TechfestNW today, Sarah Jeong, the Portland-based New York Times editorial board cover the tech industry, described the outrageous 2014 trail of the Dread Pirate Roberts.

Ric Shreves Says Cryptocurrency Could be the Key to Providing Aid to Refugees. Hear Why at TechfestNW.

When one thinks of helping refugees, cryptocurrency is not the first thing that comes to mind.

Portland Businesses Among Those Targeted in National Bomb Threat Hoax

“At this time, there is nothing to indicate that the bomb threats are credible or that there is an immediate danger to the community,” police say.

Portland Community Radio Station KBOO Had Its Computer Servers Hacked by Cryptocurrency Miners

The hack is part of a widespread attack being called “Drupalgeddon2”.

Dialogue: What Readers Thought About Bitcoin Miners Flocking to Oregon

Last week, WW wrote about Bitcoin miners eyeing Oregon’s cheap hydroelectric power. One cryptocurrency mine in The Dalles uses enough energy to power the town of Sisters, and critics say that energy has an environmental cost. Here’s what our readers had to say.

Bitcoin Miners Are Flocking to Oregon for Cheap Electricity. Should We Give Them a Boost?

The arrival of cryptocurrency miners in The Dalles offers a strange opportunity for the state—and a big environmental threat.

Cannabis Businesses Operate In Lots and Lots of Cash, Making Them Vulnerable To Violent Criminals. Cryptocurrency May Offer a Solution.

Around 2 am on December 16, 2016, James Bowman awoke from a half-sleep to find seven dark silhouettes crowding his bedroom. Before he could make out much about the men behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle masks who closed in around him, Bowman was hooded and pistol whipped.

Want To Be An Owner of a Portland Bar? It'll Cost You $10 in Virtual Money

The Tannery Bar—the Tabor food and cocktail spot we called Portland’s most perfect first-date bar in our 2014 Bar Guide—is selling stock in itself.

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